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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 1,003.85 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 1,003.85 and 588.48 is: 879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 1,003.85 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/1,003.85 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 1,003.85 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 590,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,745.65/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.30

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